Driving Innovation Through Partnership

Direct, compelling storytelling for dairy farmers.

Supporting the Future of New Zealand Dairy

The businesses featured here are proud Industry Partners of Dairying by Design NZ. Each has made a commitment to supporting independent rural journalism and providing New Zealand dairy farmers with access to trusted information, innovative products and specialist expertise.

Our Industry Partnership Programme brings together leading organisations from across the rural sector who share a common goal—helping farmers build stronger, more productive and more sustainable businesses.

We are proud to recognise these companies for their investment in the future of New Zealand dairy and encourage our readers to connect with the businesses that help make our publication possible.

Platinum industry partners

  • Mud Media

    Real stories, real photos, real connections…

    Dianna Malcolm and Sheila Sundborg are a global powerhouse media combination for agriculture.

  • Emmett Marsh

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER

  • Brocklehurst Digger Hire

    #0 years in the industry of helping farmers nationwide with farm drainage systems.

Gold industry partners

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

  • Emmett Marsh

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER

  • Brocklehurst Digger Hire

    #0 years in the industry of helping farmers nationwide with farm drainage systems.

Silver Industry partners

  • Monet Goode

  • Emmett Marsh

  • Eleanor Parks

  • Karl Holland

  • Brocklehurst Digger Hire

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Bronze Industry partners

  • Monet Goode

  • Emmett Marsh

  • Eleanor Parks

  • Karl Holland

  • Brocklehurst Digger Hire

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What our clients say

  • A few months ago I had the absolute pleasure of catching up with Dianna Malcolm. It was a bit of a surreal moment - sitting down at her home, with the powerhouse, the legend, the pioneer, someone I have admired for so long, exactly 19 years after I spent the year in OZ + NZ. I guess a lot of life has happened since then… but one thing remains the same — Dianna is here setting the bar and lifting up the industry with her unique perspective once again .”

     – Candace Borland Uhren, Chief Executive Officer of Anomaly, Toronto (Canada) and Rapid Bay Jerseys.

  • "I can't say enough good things about my experience with Lois in advertising needs. For over 20 years, she has been my go-to for all my needs in a particular area and her service has always been nothing short of excellent. She has been incredibly obliging, always ready to put things right if there's ever an issue. I truly appreciate her personal touch; it feels like I'm talking to a friend rather than just a business contact. We always have good conversations and share a laugh, which makes every interaction enjoyable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for reliable and friendly service. She really knows how to make you feel valued!"

    - Julie Cridge, Cridge Seeds Ltd, Canterbury


  • “I’ve known Lois for a few years now, when she handled advertising with another publication. It was always an easy task to make an advert happen with Lois at the controls and she did so in a personable way, and always efficiently. I look forward to her doing the same for me in the future.” 

    - Kevin Smith (P&Pd)

  • “If you're looking to partner with someone who truly understands the dairy industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone more skilled than Lois. She’s been around, done the hard yards, and knows exactly what resonates with farmers. Lois stays ahead of industry trends, delivers top-notch communication, and genuinely looks after her clients.”

    - Sarah Fraser - Dairy Technology Services (DTS)

  • Dianna/Mud Media is my go-to person for my writing. She is very obliging and gets a great storyline, that makes sense from my often-jumbled writing and brief – sometimes with little notice. Dianna excels in her field, and has a great knowledge and understanding of the cow industry we are all involved in, thus giving Ferdon greater exposure on the world stage!”

    Michelle Ferguson, Ferdon Genetics (Otorohanga, NZL)